[Hiring] Senior Technical Editor @General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description

Technical editor to support Vertical Launch System (VLS) systems technical data documentation requirements for US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

• Provide technical editing support for the review and development of VLS technical manuals, procedures and processes, published in Adobe FrameMaker, Quicksilver, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM’s), MS Office applications and Adobe PDFs.
• Gather, process, analyze, reconcile and enter VLS systems engineering data and fleet modernization data in support of Technical Manuals, IETM’s, Ship Alteration Systems, Temporary Alteration Records, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals and Navy Training System Plans.
• Collaborate with other team members in the development, production and distribution of VLS documentation materials within GDIT and to various government customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with 5+ years of professional experience in technical editing (additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with technical personnel developing and publishing technical materials.
• Experience developing and publishing Technical Manuals in Adobe FrameMaker and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) using SGML applications such as Arbortext or MadCap Flare.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Previous US Navy VLS background preferred but not required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience.
• US Citizenship Required: Yes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401K with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• New employees typically receive 15 days of paid leave per calendar year and an additional 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Family Leave program provides up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.